LIVE: Blue Origin Launches Jeff Bezos and Crew to Space

On July 20, Jeff Bezos will go to space the old-fashioned way: on the end of a rocket.
The New Shepard spacecraft by Blue Origin will lift off at Bezos’s ranch in West Texas, travel 62 miles overhead and then detach a crew capsule in which Bezos, his brother Mark, and two passengers will enjoy about three minutes of weightlessness.
Follow live coverage of Blue Origin's first manned mission on Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Quicktake on OTT.
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[@tavo6881]

And still no footage of earth. What a waste of a trip.

[@yosualoh3120]

That is an example how to throw out money for a few minutes of "down to earth"

[@jazzguitarcollege]

Why are they calling them astronauts? They are passengers. What an insult to people like Neil Armstrong.

[@MrAndreybond]

I can’t take this seriously. They call them astronauts just because they spent 5 min at high altitude. They are just reach grownup kids that rode an expensive roller coaster. Astronauts are much more than that, they are pilots and scientists that have missions to do, not a joyride.

[@DaveSmith-mv8ex]

Exactly

[@rfmonkey4942]

Mr BAZOS your rocket needs 2 spherical fuel tanks at the base to increase the capacity of the "fuel" load and a hood on the capsule to protect it after re-entry

[@haikuhaiku]

Why no on board cameras?

[@tavo6881]

Because they didn’t go to space.

[@rgs6236]

I was thinking that same thing 🤔

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@tavo6881 But Elon, Mr. Mars, has never been to space. Respect to Bezos

[@abdulabrahams1322]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken neither did bezos

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@abdulabrahams1322 it is all relative

[@ericanderer9199]

No on board cameras

[@explosivedude8295]

I like the NASA SpaceX version better. Much more professional

[@emadtheavatar3320]

Yes 👍

[@rosed.2605]

Hey Jeff, were you able to see Uranus from space?

[@citizenfour9622]

For context, Elon provided NASA with a reusable docking vehicle for the ISS less then a decade after the last shuttle launched. That's an achievement. That's useful. Bezos takes a 7 min. joyride into the upper atmosphere and some of you are ready to give him a medal? 🙄

[@AlexStavi]

it's like 60's same audio

[@Tech_Duster]

56:40 CGI nice try

[@kengichuhi]

color too has changed

[@gregoryashton]

This reminds me of that Austin Powers scene... JOHNSON!

[@ljk075]

Not really space .. why they all calling it that?

[@matthewkemp5343]

Tf you mean, most organizations consider the Karman line the boundary between the atmosphere and space.

[@kenhiett5266]

I wonder if Jeff could see his shadow from up there.

[@jhonone484]

The picture quality is rubbish it reminds me of when people take ufo videos bad quality strange

[@mr.nibblenips4231]

Switch camera to GGI mode 4:30

[@joelohimai2305]

Dreams coming through

[@cupima]

create short with DBZ original 1989 intro song (almost as Sayan space capsules that Goku came to earth with) 5:19

[@MrExo-fv7kz]

Pay ur taxes Jeff

[@TechTalksWithArthit]

Blue Origin Prime Edition: 1 minute delivery to Mars from Earth

[@nedstudios6490]

A plaque will go right where the capsule landed

[@Kermitgene]

What took u so long?

[@DaveSmith-mv8ex]

Why does this have sports commentary?

[@brianv1981]

Kerbel Space Program in real life...

[@Harlock2day]

This capsule with parachutes doesn't feel very space edge to me, but if it's cheap than it's ok.

[@drewsquickfix]

You can hear the old lady babeling gibberish out if excitement in the background ha ha.

[@lozziecap]

Imagine all the things he could have spent his grotesque wealth on that might have truly benefited this planet, rather than dreaming of ways to monetise another one. 😞🌍

[@deborahhughes6923]

Cool!!!

[@Toe-Mass]

Truly incredible I can't believe we finally live in a new space age

[@brendanoneill6267]

Isn't it amazing they were able to achieve the peak of space travel 60 years ago, and in the 21st century... By golly what a time to be alive!

[@Toe-Mass]

@@brendanoneill6267 Sure but it wasn't economically pheasible to do anything beyond landing on the moon and that was done to one up the soviets. Once the space race was over their was no incentive. Now however we have the better tech, the economics work in favour of space and the peak as you called the Apollo program is now only the first step in the new goals of modern space programs. This is truly a time to be alive!

[@brendanoneill6267]

You're probably right Tommy boy. I'm sure all of humanity will benefit from from this shitfuckery!

[@kenhiett5266]

Meanwhile, Space X continues to launch humans and cargo into orbit, (real space).

[@Toe-Mass]

@@brendanoneill6267 Hey the apollo program gave us vacuum-sealed food, thermal blankets and the modern sneaker. Who knows what will come about from the modern space race!

[@florenciovela7570]

I love what Elon dose & I love SpaceX better & it alot Much professional

[@mtl-ss1538]

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[@bisnisanakmuda1362]

Mantap

[@fannyamandanaranjomartinez8429]

Great for him. Money is a real password

[@jraposo]

It is great, of course, but can't help it to think how world hunger still kills over 5 million kids under the age of 5.

[@jraposo]

Every Year.

[@suedimurekezi7221]

Handouts will never end world hunger.

[@deborahhughes6923]

Jealous!

[@jraposo]

@@suedimurekezi7221 and where has anyone asked for handouts? Show me

[@jraposo]

@@JohnSpartan2032not many, but the ideal would be not having to give out any. Just wish society collectively was more invested in solving crucial things like eating at least to stay alive, before any of the other "fun" stuff.

[@mirceacostin1935]

The camera guy on the ground had one job: keep it steady! One job! 😒

[@imalimabeanyay]

Id like to see you film something moving 2000 mph steadily

[@BadBoyofScience]

To be honest, I'm surprised they didn't add Blue (Origin) balls...

[@GauravThakurJi]

America has internal space competition

[@talonpolach]

Perfect timing to show off the simple technology that the US is “still using” after the so called “UFO” sightings.

[@stejer211]

I guess the petition didn't work?

[@gyakayjewish9159]

Great

[@sernanlloren8432]

They always love big numbers hahaha Just put it in metric system men

[@phantombigboss8429]

That is one big.....

[@Andrew-ob5ij]

Let’s hope nothing bad happens to him 😏

[@loganbenner1846]

bruh, I do not wish that upon anyone.

[@Blanksmithy123]

I hate Bezos but can we draw the line at death wishes? Tf is wrong with you?

[@Andrew-ob5ij]

@@loganbenner1846 keep licking that boot, I am sure one day he will notice you

[@AlexStavi]

@@Andrew-ob5ij 1$bet on a bet site, and i could had 843k for the launch fail

[@kenhiett5266]

Jeff knows he can't carry Elon's pocket protector so he's trying to compensate.

[@drewsquickfix]

Lol if this thing blew up amazon stock would have planted 1000 points. Unless bezos used a life model decoy to launch ha ha

[@zroman123]

If you say so 😂

[@mihaik2787]

10:02

[@foxdog9332]

JEEEFFEERRRYYY JEEEFFEERRRYYY BEEEZZZOOOOOS!!!!!!

[@mack-uv6gn]

Meanwhile the western part of America is literally on fire 🔥.

[@brianv1981]

What are you doing about that?

[@mack-uv6gn]

@@brianv1981 driving a hummer

[@jcintheplacetobe123]

While people are locked in their homes… disgusting

[@shitshembisomabasa1724]

All those billions for 3 seconds in space, mxm.

[@imalimabeanyay]

Ngl bezos has the more quality looking product

[@bantuqueen1406]

Is he going shopping?

[@shaynedavisartanddesign]

Hate being skeptical of advancements, but these billionaire "space" flights are just silly. I don't get why this is a big deal. End homelessness - that would be a big deal.

[@koonglinhui724]

I am very dissatisfied with the statement the social media come up with. Most of rich men are selfish, irresponsible and hypocrite. They should help those who are in need instead of showing off their wealth during difficult periods. Also, some of them still state that poor people always blame rich for their misfortune. Have the rich gone through the pains and bad experience as poor do? Have the rich forgotten about their conscience and responsibility in society? How irresponsible, selfish and hypocritical the rich are. All of them are liars and hoaxers. The poor communities are suffering and struggling but you all are still showing off your wealth in a way that cross the line. They all have gone too far and that's gross . 😡😡😡

[@koonglinhui724]

To be frank, Jeff Bezos is not deserved to be admired and respected by others. He is very selfish, irresponsible and hypocritical. He does not donate his money to help those needy people but showing off his wealth to draw the attention from others by hitting the headlines on social media. Flying the rocket to the space with his teams is not cool at all but wasting money and resources on useless campaign. There is nothing to be proud of at all.

[@Paul-td8tu]

Delay is due to the woman in seat 3 (Wally Funk) is refusing to fly now because William Shatner!

[@cbalano]

Is it just me, or is it that Jeff got a really big rocket? Bigger than Branson's, for sure. Still, Elon's rocket is the biggest of them all.

[@brendanoneill6267]

It's a nice rocket 🚀 really really big! Soooooooo impressive!

[@citizenfour9622]

Why did Elon make it to space before Branson, whose been talking about space travel for years before him? Because Elon holds a genuine vision of advancing the human condition, while Branson and Bezos are chasing tourism, a roller-coaster for the rich. If this were about advancing exploration, Bezos would have invested in Elon’s Dragon platform, which is far superior and proven. This is just Bezos saying “me too” and it’s actually pathetic!

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@citizenfour9622 But Elon, Mr. Mars, has never been to space. Respect to Bezos

[@citizenfour9622]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken Ah, so you admit it's all about bragging rights? Elon provided NASA with a reusable docking vehicle for the ISS less then a decade after the last shuttle launched. That's an achievement. That's useful. Bezos takes a 7 min. joyride into the upper atmosphere and you're ready to give him a medal? 🙄

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@citizenfour9622 Nope. It is about being honest. Bezos did what he said he would, whether you think it is important is irrelevant to him. Elon makes fun of people who do what he won't do. Why wasn't Elon on the first manned flight on "his" rocket. Because Elon is a wimp. and a charismatic dorky grifter. I'm a pilot, as respect Bezos for doing what he said he would do. Branson too. Elon, he can continue while blathering on about living on a dead planet.

[@mrmadmaxalot]

This video is like a few people who barely know what's going on trying to explain what's happening to an audience that is perhaps even more clueless.

[@TheHiddenPearl]

Jeff Bezos said, its easy to be courageous and mean. Let's be courageous and civil. Well, being mean to the mean people to make them BETTER PERSON is actually essentially courageous! As long as the means to make the mean people to be better person by being mean is by word wars is actually essential courageous while mean people do mean things rather than just talking mean! So, it is NOT EASY to be courageous and mean or courageous and civil! They are both hard and both necessary!

[@dpie4859]

I so hope it makes a wonderful firework. Goodbye Amazon. We will not miss you one bit.

[@ICECAPPEDSKY]

Y’all really be toxic af towards this man

[@rgs6236]

Grow up!

[@Blanksmithy123]

Wishing death on innocent astronauts... classy

[@iHawke]

@@Blanksmithy123 not an astronaut and not innocent

[@Blanksmithy123]

@@iHawke were there not professionals with him?

[@CrotchCousteau]

boo this man!

[@jayteewilcoxson6270]

spend more money on your cgi ... you own amazon stop buying your cgi from wish

[@prasaandh]

i trust jeff bezos... he will boost humanity to type 1 civilization

[@sixpackice7578]

Fake

[@bxbank]

BQ couldn't write or find the names of the 2 passengers? Pathetic. So 2 of 3 billionaires built a joyride space vehicle, but one, only one, has evolved what the Shuttle was meant to do. Think about so much money wasted that could have been used for other purposes. Extending boundaries is great, but lets put this into focus vs increasing problems on earth. Circuses and bread ... Nothing is going to change while we support corporations, and govt, to use usury currency. BUXXB

[@bruhinthebruhwiththebruh1370]

atleast elon musk is using his money to make the world better and innovate it but jeff is here using money on himself and he probably doesnt even care about the world

[@SPACECOWBOY_Hej]

Elon gonna take flight soon or is he a scaredy cat?

[@kanscopeichel491]

Pathetic display of inadequacy

[@NaveenKumar-sx8fw]

Blue Origin : ₩ it's save or not 4 Tourism Travel in a space (People ) %? ₩

[@Deadpoolmasterchief]

Whoever thinks this is incredible or amazing Elon musk is thinking where’s the rest of the rocket that’s so wasteful why. Does it have to separate?

[@DDSizeBra]

Boosters are ejected when the whole unit reaches a certain height because its weight is too heavy to go further. Then the core unit (where the passengers and payloads are kept) has its own fuel to go further. This happens in any space launches. FYI the boosters used in the Blue Origin is reusable

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

But Elon, Mr. Mars, has never been to space. Respect to Bezos

[@kenhiett5266]

Meanwhile, Space X continues to launch humans and cargo into orbit, (real space).

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

But Elon, Mr. Mars, has never been to space. Respect to Bezos.

[@kenhiett5266]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken Such a meaningless egotistical display is beneath Elon.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@kenhiett5266 We must be talking about different Elons. The one I'm talking about ONLY displays egotism and meaninglessness.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@kenhiett5266 Have you ever seen his Twitter feed?

[@dannywhite7426]

Indeed. No one is willing to say it out loud because they don't want to hinder the possibility of future funding, but Bezos is considered a putz in the industry.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

Elon gives shade; Elon has never ridden a rocket, Elon is a grifter.

[@citizenfour9622]

Elon provided NASA with a reusable docking vehicle for the ISS less then a decade after the last shuttle launched. That's an achievement. That's useful. Bezos takes a 7 min. joyride into the upper atmosphere and you're ready to give him a medal? 🙄

[@PresidentialWinner]

Elon has sent humans on the ISS a few times now, every launch has been a critical mission with a specific payload and goal, not a joyride. Elon being on a dragon capsule to the ISS would be a waste of space and resources and simply an ego boost. He isn't like that. What matters is the mission, the survival of humanity, the progress towards a space fairing species, not his personal wish fulfillment, like Bezos and Branson...

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@PresidentialWinner you didn't read my statement, but you had a lot of bootlicking to do to impress Elon.

[@thomasdellarosa1960]

Emily Chang , Chang =33 Masonry =33 .

[@jcintheplacetobe123]

Flight to space paid by the public spending.

[@TroubleCominEveryday]

Hey Google, I don't give a flying f. Get this out of my threads now!

[@HODFOURTWENTY]

Waste of money

[@citizenfour9622]

Why did Elon make it to space before Branson, whose been talking about space travel for years before him? Because Elon holds a genuine vision of advancing the human condition, while Branson and Bezos are chasing tourism, a roller-coaster for the rich. If this were about advancing exploration, Bezos would have invested in Elon’s Dragon platform, which is far superior and proven. This is just Bezos saying “me too” and it’s actually pathetic!

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

But Elon, Mr. Mars, has never been to space. Respect to Bezos

[@citizenfour9622]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken Ah, so you admit it's all about bragging rights? Elon provided NASA with a reusable docking vehicle for the ISS less then a decade after the last shuttle launched. That's an achievement. That's useful. Bezos takes a 7 min. joyride into the upper atmosphere and you're ready to give him a medal? 🙄

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@citizenfour9622 Nope. It is about being honest. Bezos did what he said he would, whether you think it is important is irrelevant to him. Elon makes fun of people who do what he won't do. Why wasn't Elon on the first manned flight on "his" rocket. Because Elon is a wimp. and a charismatic dorky grifter. I'm a pilot, as respect Bezos for doing what he said he would do. Branson too. Elon, he can continue while blathering on about living on a dead planet.

[@Harlock2day]

@@DumbledoreMcCracken so Jeff Bezos is honest now ? The whole world knows how terribly Amazon staff has been treated for years. I am only interested in what he does for humanity, not for himself. I like space but this is no space either, a little trip out for 5 mins ? Go create a base for everyone on the moon and we are talking.

[@DumbledoreMcCracken]

@@Harlock2day Elon is any better? :-D

[@latashamoore1961]

The stale starter anecdotally peep because printer certainly steer behind a labored permission. spiritual, versed bacon

[@last21000]

What a waste of time. Can we get serious now… get me spacex on the phone

[@bahaabadri8995]

Big deal 💩

[@robkitchen5344]

I had hoped for a disaster to unfold... Maybe next time

[@robkitchen5344]

If you don't circle the earth at least. ONE TIME.. WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY.. .WHY IS THIS GETTING ANY NEWS COVERAGE?

[@mtl-ss1538]

@@robkitchen5344 Rocket Lab offers the world’s only private orbital launch range in Mahia, New Zealand. This FAA compliant site can accommodate a launch rate of 120 flights per year and is licensed for a launch to occur every 72 hours.;- The Kiwi space company with an established track record, NEUTRON THE MEGA CONSTELLATION LAUNCHER RELIABLE AND COST-EFFECTIVE LAUNCH SERVICES FOR CONSTELLATION DEPLOYMENT, CARGO RESUPPLY, INTERPLANETARY MISSIONS. HUMAN SPACEFLIGHT CAPABLE.uniquely positioned to extend its lead across a launch, space systems and space applications market forecast to grow to $1.4 trillion by 2030